About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship program designed to provide professional experience within the insurance industry. You will join a specific business area and contribute to meaningful project work that impacts our operations. The program includes professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and a cross-functional business case challenge that concludes with a presentation to company leadership. This is a full-time, paid position requiring 40 hours of work per week during regular business hours.
What you'll do#
- Enhance your business acumen through hands-on corporate experience.
- Own individual project work while collaborating with team members on shared goals.
- Participate in weekly workshops focused on professional skill development.
- Engage in cross-functional business case challenges to address real business needs.
- Present your findings and project results to key business leaders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college degree program or graduation in Spring 2027.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and active on-campus involvement.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to think both strategically and tactically.
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
- Ability to work independently and manage self-directed project work.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week.
- Ability to adhere to our hybrid work policy.
- Majors of interest include Business Administration, Finance, Communications, and Human Resources.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Locations: Chattanooga, Tennessee; Portland, Maine; or Columbia, South Carolina.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
About Unum
Unum provides financial protection benefits including disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance. The company also offers dental and vision coverage alongside leave management and behavioral health services. Founded in 1848, the firm operates as a public company with over 11,000 employees. Its headquarters are in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with additional offices across the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Poland.
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